Something saucy took over KFC on April 1no joke.
“We’ve entered the sauce chat.
Plus, three entirely new flavors debuted: Korean BBQ, Honey Sriracha, and Sticky Chicky.
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Or, you’re able to make it a combo by adding a side and a drink.
Fans of the phenomenon were crushed to see it go last year.
But, thanks to these new nuggets, KFC wasn’t devoid of spice for long.
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They are made from juicy, fresh white meat chicken with a satisfyingly crunchy outer shell.
All in all, they are more than adequate nuggets and the perfect base for any ostentatious sauce.
As for the Nashville hot, I’m not a fan.
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This is fine, and I can appreciate some good old-fashioned spice.
The bone I have to pick with the nuggets is with the oily sauce.
The look:The sauce is viscous and jelly-like.
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It coats each nugget well, giving them a glossy finish and dark rusty tone.
It’s closer to a soy sauce-based sweet and souremphasis on the sour.
It adheres to the chicken exceptionally well with its gummy nature.
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So, it has that going for it.
It’s described as “a honey-mustard style BBQ sauce made with vinegar, honey and savory seasoning.”
KFC also adds that it’s “tangy with a flavorful punch.”
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The look:The pieces exhibit a yellow-orange tinge, giving them a Buffalo wings-like appearance.
The taste:As advertised, with honey mustard and barbecue flavors mixed in.
However, the honey mustard is much more prominent.
The taste reminded me of honey mustard-coated pretzels from Snyder’s or Dot’s.
Then, a subdued, sweet, smoky barbecue hits you more at the end and into the aftertaste.
Similar to the Nashville hot, they are on the oily side but to a much lower degree.
The taste isn’t quite like striking gold, but it’s a sound sauce.
I’m glad I kept close tabs on these two, or else I could have mixed them up.
The taste:The taste is also sneakily similar to the Korean BBQ.
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The look:Translucent and gel-like, similar to both the Korean BBQ and Sticky Chicky sauces.
It’s a tad thinner, lighter in color, and not quite as tacky.
The taste:With a few overlapping ingredients, it’s in the same realm as the Sticky Chicky.
The honey Sriracha is a true saucy success and my favorite nugget by far.
